NHTSA Complaint #10928247 — 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10928247
Vehicle	1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 26, 2016
Date Filed	November 28, 2016
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY DUE TO A FAULTY WIRING HARNESSS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

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